Exeter City News

APPARENTLY the big fella in red isn't supposed to arrive for another three days, but knowing how busy he's likely to be - perhaps he opted on hitting Plymouth a little earlier as he delivered a timely present for Albion and their supporters.

EXETER City striker Adam Stansfield will do everything it takes to ensure that the Grecians are playing Coca-Cola League One football next season.

CHRISTMAS is supposed to be the season of good will, but there was little of that on show at St James' Park on Saturday as Exeter City got back to winning ways with a 1-0 League One win over Southend United.

Exeter City ended a run of four successive defeats with a 1-0 home win over Southend United which saw both teams end the match with 10 men.

PLYMOUTH Albion became the first team this season to beat league leaders Exeter Chiefs as they claimed a fourth successive Championship victory at Brickfields on Saturday.

PLYMOUTH Albion have sprung few surprises in their team selection for tomorrow's Devon derby with Exeter Chiefs at Brickfields .

MARCUS Stewart insists Exeter City need to play their way out of relegation trouble following a 2-0 defeat at Oldham Athletic on Saturday.

FOR perhaps the first time this season, Exeter City looked like a side that are fighting against relegation from Coca- Cola League One as they crashed to a disappointing 2-0 defeat at Oldham Athletic on Saturday.

Exeter City will look to get back on the right track at Boundary Park where they face Oldham Athletic.

"NEVER say die" should perhaps have been the motto for Exeter City's Supporters' Trust when they assumed control of their football club in May 2003.

WHEN Torquay United heard on Monday that the following night's scheduled FA Cup-tie at Stockport County was the subject of an 11am pitch inspection, they told their team coach driver to turn round at Exeter and head for home.

PLYMOUTH Argyle's quest for a much-needed Coca-Cola Championship victory will be boosted by the availability of Jamie Mackie at Swansea City this evening.

After the 3-1 Trophy defeat in mid-October, Tivvy boss Martyn Rogers had conceded that Truro were superior to his men all over the pitch.

Top Scorer: Adam Stansfield and Barry Corr - five each. Programme: 3 Ticket info: Fans are reminded that the earlier all-ticket restrictions have been lifted and are available for purchase on the day.

EXETER City are expected to announce that their Coca-Cola League One clash with Bristol Rovers will be brought forward to Saturday, January 2, with both clubs out of this season's FA Cup.

Bristol Rovers 1 Exeter City 0: Darryl Duffy scored a poacher's goal to settle a tight West Country clash and make it three home wins on the bounce for Bristol Rovers.

EXETER City did not deserve to lose to Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Ground last night.

Coca Cola League One Venue: Griffin Park Date: Tuesday, 1 December Kick-off: 1945 GMT Coverage: BBC Sport website, BBC Radio 5 live, BBC local radio, Final Score & highlights on The Football League Show Exeter right-back Steve Tully returns from suspension and is set to replace Richard Duffy who was injured in last weekend's FA Cup defeat by MK ...

Andy Williams is warning his Bristol Rovers team-mates to beware Exeter City 's strike force when the sides meet at the Memorial Stadium tomorrow night.

EXETER City have made great strides in terms of their progress since they suffered a 2-1 Coca-Cola League One home defeat to Milton Keynes Dons on August 29.